Break In Period?

[UT_Chase]

I was just wondering what different instructions people had for a break in period. All my dealer told me was to keep it below 5k rpms for the first thousand miles, and that seemed a bit lax to me.

[Humourl3ss]

There have been numerous threads about break-in. It's wise to do a search.

However, I would add to your dealer's recommendations: avoid full throttle for the first 1,000 miles, vary the revs (i.e. stay off cruise control), and don't go over 80-90 mph until you're through the breakin-in period.

-CW

[MrWhoa]

Yeah my dealer told me "Keep it under 100 for the first thousand miles"... that was it...

[Jomnhta]

The Owners Manual says for the first 2500km, not over 4500rpm or 150km/h.

[youngsota]

The Mini documents say under 4500 RPMor under 95 MPH for first 1250 miles mph and then gradually increase. I sort of enjoyed the 95 MPH limit. Where are these guys driving?

[fred3]

Quote: Originally Posted by UT_Chase

I was just wondering what different instructions people had for a break in period. All my dealer told me was to keep it below 5k rpms for the first thousand miles, and that seemed a bit lax to me.

and followed the instructions of the manual that came with the car.

[youngsota]

What is the consequence of exceeding the RPM limit, by missing a gear shift during the Break in Period? Anybody know?

[jd72277]

go to www.whiteroofradio.com and listen to the newest podcast. they go over this in great detail, including what can/will happen if you do not obey the break in period.

[fred3]

Quote: Originally Posted by PPE

My dealer told me that the car had already been broken in at the factory, I guess that was a load of bull****. Now I have a burnt out clutch and no car. I guess that is one of many things that could happen if you don't follow the break in rules.

follow the break in period you'd have to be pretty hard on a clutch to burn it out quickly. And that means popping it, riding it and generally any abuse you can think of and that would burn it out whether or not you'd already broken in the engine.

[Ferroequine]

Quote: Originally Posted by PPE

I had a listen to whiteroofradio. Very interesting indeed

Could someone give a recap?

[jd72277]

Quote: Originally Posted by PPE

I had a listen to whiteroofradio. Very interesting indeed

I love the show. I have never missed an installment. Me and a guy at work (soon to be MCS Checkmate owner) listen... usually before we watch DVDs on a PC.